Photo I.D.
NPC photo ID is required for all tests. Non NPC students may use a driver's license or other photo I.D.
Appointments
All tests, except Accuplacer, require an appointment which should be made by the day prior to testing. Unscheduled walk-ins are space available.
Electronic and Entertainment Devices
Electronic and entertainment devices are prohibited in the Testing Center lab. No electronic books/tablets allowed during open book exams. It is the student's responsibility to obtain a hard copy of the book from a friend/instructor for use in the Testing Center. Cell phones are to be turned off and stored in a locker. Testing will be terminated if a violation occurs.
Food and Drinks
Food and drinks are not allowed in the Testing Center.
Concealed Weapons
Handguns, knives, or any concealed weapons are not allowed in the Testing Center.
Waiting
Waiting is not allowed in the Testing Center (including a child, spouse, parent, or friend). A lobby is located nearby with comfortable seating for waiting. Test scores, placements, and questions are often discussed with examinees: these deserve privacy.
Testing Fees
A proctor fee of $25 will be charged for anyone who is not a NPC student or faculty member, unless the fee is paid by another agency. Many tests, such as CLEP and and NOCTI, require a testing fee in addition to the proctor fee. Proctor fees are paid in the NPC Business Office; other testing fees are payable either in the Business Office or online. The examinee should check in at the Testing Center prior to paying fees. Testing fees are paid by credit/debit card or personal check; credit/debit card is sometimes required and credit/debit card use results in much faster processing of the official transcript for some tests.
Secretarial and clerical duties should not be expected in the Testing Center. Completion of a Request to Proctor form, copying, printing, and written instructions are duties which should be completed in advance by the instructor.
Tests proctored by the NPC Testing Center :
*Appointment is required
**Appointment is required and test not scheduled during finals except for emergencies
*2+2 Transfer Students
Proctor fee is waived.
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Accuplacer
Walk-ins are accepted at all times, from 8 a.m. until an hour and a half prior to closing time. Each part can be taken one time for free. After that each part is $10.
**CLEP
A $25 proctor fee is paid in the Business Office and brought to the Testing Center by anyone taking a CLEP test. In addition, a $87 testing fee is paid to CLEP by credit/debit card, personal check, or money order (credit/debit card is processed much faster).
**NOCTI
NPC staff and students do not pay a proctor fee; all others must pay a $25 proctor fee. A test fee (from $10-$26, according to the test ordered) must be paid to NOCTI by credit/debit card when the test is ordered.
**CRC (Career Pathways)
All fees are paid by ADHE. Training and paperwork are required prior to testing; testing cannot occur until the examinee is registered and scheduled.
**CRC (Arkansas Workforce)
Same as for CRC (Career Pathways) except the fee is paid by ADWS.
*NPC online class exams
No proctor fee is charged. Due to space limitations, a maximum of ten students per class can be scheduled and tested per day. A class roster and Request to Proctor form with all instructions must be provided by the instructor.
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*ParaPro
No proctor fee. A $55 nonrefundable exam fee is payable to ETS prior to testing.
*Make-up exams for NPC classes
A Request to Proctor form must be filled out by the instructor for each student to be tested. Walk-ins are permitted; unscheduled make-up exams are available as seating permits.
*Proctored exams for other Colleges or Universities
A $25 proctor fee per test must be paid in the Business Office prior to testing. The test, instructions, passwords, and any other necessary information must be provided by the institution.
*OPAC Challenge
NPC students who successfully pass the OPAC Challenge meet the computer literacy requirement or the prerequisite for Information Systems I.
*Special needs/ADA
An appointment is needed if the special needs room is required.
*Praxis
No proctor fee. Students schedule appointments through Educational Testing Services.
**TEAS
No proctor fee. Students schedule appointments through the Nursing Division.
**DSST (Dantes)
A $25 proctor fee applies.
**CDA (Child Development Associate Credential)
No proctor fee. Students schedule appointments through Pearson Vue.
**Others
As needed and available.
